PC of the month (May 2025)

This month we are as serious as possible and have put together PC builds for you — in the tradition of true enthusiasts. No compromises, only the latest components, fresh platforms, and reasonable budgets. We start with a build for beginner gamers, go through a balanced mainstream, and end with an advanced PC.

Budget PC for ≈ 31500 UAH

Budget computers are not only about the lowest price, but also about the ability to get an enjoyable gaming experience without too many restrictions. To maintain an optimal balance between cost and performance, such builds are focused on popular Full HD (1080p) gaming. Yes, prices have risen significantly, so the «PC of the Month» classification has to adapt to the realities of the times. Today, the new gaming threshold is 750 US dollars or 31500 hryvnias.

Intel platform

AMD Ryzen 5600X — will remain relevant in 2025, and that’s a fact. 6 cores, decent performance per clock cycle (IPC), energy efficiency, and a bundled BOX cooler that does the job. An adequate option for comfortable 1080p gaming without spending too much money.

Oregano MSI B550M PRO-VDH WiFi — budget, but with built-in Wi-Fi, which is nice. BIOS is stable, compatibility — no problems.

The rest of the components are unchanged. There’s no point in changing the GPU, RAM, or SSD, because the only difference between the builds is the combination of processor and chipset. Everything else works perfectly in both cases.

The optimal PC for ≈ 63,000 UAH

In fact, for many people, 1440p — is the «golden mean». For those who want to squeeze the most out of the mid-range, are not ready for 4K, but want a real «wow» effect in games. In this category, we are looking for the best solutions to keep high graphics presets, but without breaking the bank.

Intel platform

Gaming PC «Optimal»		Price, UAH
Processor	Intel Core i5-14400F	6799
Motherboard	MSI B760M PROJECT ZERO	7296
RAM	Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 2×16 GB 6000 MHz	4990
Drive	2xSSD Kingston NV3 SNV3S/1000G	5500
Video card	Asus GeForce RTX 5060 Ti PRIME 16 GB	29393
Cooler	be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 LX	2749
Power supply	Seasonic G12 GC-850 (Gold)	4508
Body	MSI MAG FORGE M100R	2616
The entire PC		62851
Power consumption in games	365-400 W

Intel i5-14400 F — an update of the hit i5-13400F. It has 10 cores (6 productive + 4 energy-efficient), so everything is fine with multithreading.

The BOX cooler is already a bit weak here, so we put in be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 LX — is not a flagship, but it is quiet, elegant, and cool.

MSI B760M Project Zero — with an original reverse design, where all connectors are at the back. Aesthetics + ventilation — bonuses.

32 GB of DDR5 6000 MHz is an appropriate choice, although there is no absolute dominance over the previous generation as such. А Kingston here — reliable choice.

Kingston NV3 SNV3S/1000G. Old, trusted friend — only best friend (c) And for maximum results, why not take two at once and use RAID 0 for even greater speed?

RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB — actually a new national hero. Performance at the level of 4070 in 2K with DLSS 4, AV1 codecs — all you need in 2025. But without PhysX.

Seasonic G12 GC-850 — «gold», stability, 10-year warranty. It will survive many future upgrades.

Gamemax Infinity Plus is a quiet, high-quality case with space for air and water cooling.

AMD platform

Ryzen 7600X — 6 Zen 4 cores, significantly faster than the previous generation. Hotter, but also more powerful, especially in games. It also requires a separate cooler, like Intel, but sometimes shows better performance in the same titles.

Oregano onB650 — with PCIe 5.0, which adds upgradeability. Everything else is identical.

Progressive PC for ≈ 103500 UAH

Here, we’re going to focus on 4K, because it’s not only an impressive picture, but also a tool for streamers, content creators, and anyone who wants to get the most out of modern technology. Of course, there is no talk of «fair» performance in native resolution. The build is progressive, but not top-of-the-line.

Intel platform